で (means / place of action)

Marks the means/method, or the place where an action occurs.

手段・方法や動作の場所を示す助詞「で」。

Formation: means で V / place で V (action)

Example sentences

  1. ペンで 書きます。

    ペンで かきます。

    I write with a pen.

  2. でんしゃで 行きます。

    でんしゃで いきます。

    I go by train.

  3. としょかんで べんきょうします。

    としょかんで べんきょうします。

    I study at the library.

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JLPT level

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